I don't really get that fandom, but in either case, I don't mind if people like it. Its their hobby, so they can spend as much money as they want, as long as they enjoy what they are doing.
Personally, I like cosplay. Its one of my childhood dreams to someday cosplay. And I love looking at peoples' photos. So, that's one thing I get. But there is always going to be someone who doesn't understand why you enjoy something. I remember somebody telling me that its really nerdy that I read a lot of novels, and I just tell them that as long as I enjoy it, their opinions don't matter.

Cosplay is fun! I've never understood the hate some people have for it.. even (perhaps especially) within the community. "You don't have the right body for that costume", "Only Asians should cosplay", etc, etc, I've heard them all before. All nonsense.

Good god, do people not understand the effort that goes into making amazing cosplays? It's really the one time when you go to a convention or a costume party and you are surrounded by people who understand you and what you love.

I'm a full-time cosplayer, and I've modeled for Chinese MMO's here in Shanghai. What is there not to love?

Maybe they weren't introduced to it properly . You have to recommend them a top hit anime to get things rolling and let them know there's an entire community behind it. Explain to them that cosplay is a product from this community and they are held for the fans to socialize with others who are into the same thing.

Well one of them said they are always so busy with work that they would rather spend their time with their parents and family. I'm not a very family oriented person so that may be part of the reason. I respect the desire to want to be around family too. But sewing with the family or doing family cosplays can also be a great bonding experience!

If I was going to Cosplay as anyone. I'd go as my hero... Hentai Kamen or Kyōsuke Shikijō.

Unfortunately, the first time I got to Cosplay would most likely also be the last....

Men often dress as women, and I do not get that. Either way, I will understand that it might be fun to do so, just not for me. I tell people "Cosplay" all the time, then tell them my views, and that I might try doing it eventually. Many think it is weird, but so did I about 6 or 7 years back. When I kept watching and took in an understanding of it, I got to thinking, this might be fun and it might be for me later down the road, just not now, not when there are other things to use my money on.

For me, the only thing is financially I do not want to, but if I made twice as much money as I do now, then I would give it a try and possibly do it as a profession for magazines (since for some that is the norm, which is to get into media somehow).

If I realize I look good in certain cosplay outfits, then certainly I would dress up and attempt to get into media somehow, even just a website or people's facebook/instagram.

Currently, my funds have reached their limit. I cannot empty my pocket on $80-400 on something I will wear maybe once a year.